Craig Chalmers says doping is ‘very common’ in rugby in wake of son’s ban
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former Scotland fly-half: doping in rugby goes on, I know it goes on’• Sam Chalmers tested positive for anabolic steroids in May 2013• UK Antii-Dopiung chief worried by teenage steroid abuseThe...
Craig Chalmers: Steroid abuse still prevalent in rugby
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsFormer Scotland fly-half Craig Chalmers fears doping in rugby is becoming increasingly prevalent. His son, Sam Chalmers, the first rugby player in Scotland to test positive for a banned substance,...
Lamont targets first title success
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGlasgow winger Sean Lamont wants a league title to his name before he considers retirement. "I've been going at it for a long time," said the 34-year-old before Ulster's visit on Saturday, which...
Scotland stay in Sevens World Series
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland will continue to compete in the Sevens World Series despite losing their status as a host on the circuit. France will take over as one of the nine host nations, as BBC Scotland...
Preview: London Sevens
1 decade ago by Rugby 365After eight rounds of the Sevens World Series, Fiji, South Africa and New Zealand will battle it out for the 16th title in London. Following their victory at the Glasgow Sevens last weekend, Fiji head...
Host selection process kicks off for Rugby World Cup 2023
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe host selection process for Rugby World Cup 2023 has officially launched, with interested Unions having until 15 June 2015 to officially express their interest in hosting rugby's premier global event. ...
Solly stays on in Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Former Springbok assistant and Southern Kings boss Alan Solomons has extended his stay in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Solomons signed a 12-month extension to his contract, keeping him at the club...
HSBC Sevens World Series: England's Tom Mitchell relishing prospect of London event in season finale
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland captain Tom Mitchell posed on an iconic London bus with the other HSBC Sevens World Series skippers on Wednesday ahead of the season closer, knowing that a decent showing this weekend will mean...
Solomons to continue with capital club
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh Rugby is delighted to confirm that head coach Alan Solomons has signed a 12-month extension to his contract, keeping him at the club until June 2016.
Solomons signs new Edinburgh deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh head coach Alan Solomons has signed a 12-month extension to his contract, keeping the South African at the Pro12 club until June 2016. The 64-year-old's side have failed to achieve...
